Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Listeria found at catering facility for Los Angeles airport

American Airlines has suspended use of a caterer at Los Angeles International Airport after listeria was found in the caterer's facility, but Delta Air Lines continues to get meals from the kitchen.

Oncology & Cancer

Researchers aim to cure headache during flight

Many people suffer from pain when they fly but that may soon be a thing of the past. A new study from Aalborg University may have discovered the mechanisms responsible, opening the door to developing a cure.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Little vetting of pilots for mental health, US experts say

Despite U.S. and international regulations requiring that airline pilots be screened for mental health problems, little effective, real-world checking takes place, pilots and safety experts say.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Governors back home quarantine for Ebola workers

The governors of New York and New Jersey are at odds with scientists over Ebola as they back 21-day quarantines for medical workers returning from West Africa, while the top U.S. infectious-disease expert warns that such ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Airline stocks tumble on fresh Ebola fears

(AP)—News that a health worker diagnosed with Ebola flew on a commercial flight the night before showing symptoms raised fears on Wall Street that the scare over the virus could reduce air travel.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Ebola screening measures rest on US law

The Obama administration's plans to screen certain airline passengers for exposure to Ebola are based on the U.S. Constitution and long-established legal authority that would almost certainly stand up in court if challenged, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

UN envoy says 'war' on Ebola could take six more months (Update)

The UN's Ebola envoy said Monday the fight against the epidemic was a "war" which could take six more months, as its global health body claimed the disease was affecting an "unprecedented" number of medical staff.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

A guide for fliers worried about Ebola outbreak

As the Ebola outbreak in West Africa grows, airlines around the globe are closely monitoring the situation but have yet to make any drastic changes. Below are some key questions about the disease, what airlines are doing ...

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